hey, im looking to start a website but i dont know where to start. i know i need to get a Domain name and a hosting service. i already know html php, etc but ive always used those "free" hosting services but i want to go one step farther. Any tips? help?
THanks in advance

Depends on what kind of website you want. Do you want a website that handles alot of traffic or a very reliable one. I didn't need too much traffic so I used polurnet as my host. My host helped me get a domain name for like $10 a year. They will walk you through getting a domain name and using FTP to upload your website's file folders.